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(No Model.)

J. B. CAMPBELL.

COMBINED ELEGTRO, VAPOR, AND WARM AIRYBATH.

No. 307,745. Patented Nov. 11, 1884.

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JOHN B. CAMPBELL, OF CINCINNATI, OHIO.

COMBINED ELECTRO,VAPOR, AND WARM-AIR BATH.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 307,7e5, dated November 11, 1884.

- Application filed February 15, 1884. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, J OI-IN B. CAMPBELL, a citizen of the United States, residing at Oincinnati, in the county of Hamilton'and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Combined Electro, Vapor, and YVarm-Air Baths, of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawing.

This invention relates to certain improvements in combined electric, vapor, and warmair baths; and it has for its objects to provide an apparatus for the treatment of various dis cases by a vitalizing-bath in which is combined an electric current with vapor and hotair applications, as more fully hereinafter specified. These objects I attain by the means illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which is represented an elevation of my improved bathing apparatus,with a portion broken away to show the interior, and showing the patient in position in the apparatus.

The letter A indicatesa curb or casing of sheet-zinc, formed in one piece and having the ends a arranged to overlap, and provided with suitable fastening devices, by which the ends may be secured to form a tight joint after the patient has entered the apparatus.

The letter 13 indicates a cape or cover of rubber or other suitable material, having a central opening, I), through which the head and neck of the patient may be passed, and which is constructed to close closely around his neck. The outer edge of the said cape or cover is formed so that it can be secured to the upper edge of the curb or casing in such manner as to form an air and steam tight joint, to confine the warm air or vapor around the person of the patient. The cape may be connected with the curb or casing by cementing or other suitable means.

The letter 0 indicates a copper pan of suitable size, which is designed to contain water, either pure or medicated, as may be desired. The said pan is heated by means of a lamp, D, which may be of any suitable description, provided it does not smoke; and the pan and lamp are to be located beneath a chair or other seat, E, upon which the patient sits, the pan being provided with suitable legs, so that it may stand a proper distance above the lamp. The bottom of the chair is lined with bright sheet metal, so as to reflect the heat of the lamp to the sides of the curb or casing, so as to create in conjunction with the same a thermo-electric current, which may be conducted to the person of the .patient through the vapor and by means of suitable conductors and electrodes. In-the present instance I have shown the apparatus as provided with a battery, F, having the conducting-wires connecting with the neck of the patient and with a -metal pan containing hot water, in which the feet of the patient are placed, thus establishing an electric current through his body. The cape is provided with a hood, G, around the neck-opening and connected to said cape, which may be made to inclose the head of the patient, it it is desired to sweat or otherwise treat his head.

The device when not in use may be compactly packed by rolling up the zinc curb or casing and folding the rubber cape or cover. When required for use, it is set up as shown, the patient entering before fastening the overlapping ends. The physician or attendant then secures the cape or cover around the neck of the patient, and the other appliances are put in operation to produce the combined results as above described.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, 1s-

The combination, in a bathing apparatus, of the curb or casing made of a single piece of zinc having overlapping edges provided with suitable fastening devices, and a flexible cape or cover having an aperture for the neck of the patient, and adapted to fit at its outer edge over the upper edge of the curb or casing, substantially as specified.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

JOHN B. CAMPBELL.

Witnesses THEODORE HORSTMANN, WILLIAM L GnUnn. 

